The Head Daoist pondered for a moment and nodded, "This matter is indeed not something that I can handle alone. I will report this matter to the various deacons."
Chen Tingzhi bowed and did not say anything else.
Next, the various deacons used this opportunity to discuss the other trivial matters.
With the recent intensification of the confrontation with Shang Chen Tian, new changes would appear every once in a while. Most of them required the higher-ups to consider and plan countermeasures. The monthly court meeting could no longer deal with too many matters. Hence, the court meeting had gradually replaced the original court meeting.
After this meeting, the various deacons left.
The Daoist at the head of the table was left alone in the hall. His figure flickered and turned from an illusory shadow to a solid form. Then, he turned around and walked out. At this moment, the surrounding hall gradually melted and revealed the sea of clouds outside.
Above him, there was a huge cloud vortex that was constantly spinning. It rumbled as if it was opening up the sky.
He raised his head and looked. A cloud of auspicious light floated around him and carried him into the cloud vortex.
As he entered, the rumbling sound quickly faded away. The light aura around him quietened down.
He felt as if he was moving upwards, but also downwards. In the end, he could no longer tell whether he was still there or continuing to move forward.
Until a certain moment, the sea of clouds gradually dispersed. A boundless jade wall appeared above him. It looked as if the earth had been turned upside down and there was a strong sense of oppression.
The Head Daoist stood still. Then, it was as if the heavens and earth had shifted and he was now looking at the jade wall at the same level. He took out a talisman book from his sleeve and gently pushed it forward. The book floated over and quickly entered the jade wall.
After a short while, there seemed to be ripples on the jade wall. There was also a bright celestial light that overflowed. There was a mysterious sound and five Daoist silhouettes that seemed to be drawn with a brush appeared on the jade wall.
The Head Daoist bowed and said, "Greetings to the five deacons."
One of the Daoists said in a calm voice. He slowly walked over and said, "Head Deacon, you are looking for us. Is there a different opinion in the court?"
The Head Daoist replied, "It's not about that. It's about something else." Pausing for a moment, he continued in a serious tone, "In order to scheme against our Tianxia, Shangchen has already shown signs of summoning Huanyang school. Recently I received news that they are repeatedly trying to rope in You City.
I've discussed this matter with all the court attendants, and we believe that if Shangchen doesn't hesitate to pay any price, it's very likely that they'll assist You City in refining their own Dao Suppressing Armament. If this Dao Suppressing Armament succeeds, it'll be a huge threat. However, this matter isn't something I can decide on my own. That's why I've come here to seek your advice. "
Another Taoist priest said, "Recently Shangchen has indeed been plotting this. If the Imperial Court thinks that we should interfere, we will step forward to prevent You City's weapon from succeeding."
A Daoist beside him said, "Where there's a rise, there's a fall. Where there's a rise, there's a fall. Where there's a rise, there's a release. Do you understand the Dao of Yin and Yang in this world?"
The Head of the Daoist priest understood the meaning behind this. He pondered for a moment and said, "If the five of you interfere, wouldn't you be playing right into the hands of the three from Shangchen?"
Another Daoist priest said, "Shangchen's plan can be considered an overt plot. It does have the intention of luring me into action. In order to prevent the Dao of Heaven and Earth from being disturbed, we can't constantly interfere with the world. This time, if we suppress You City, it'll be difficult for me to intervene when you're in danger before the Dao of Heaven and Earth disappears."
The last Daoist priest said, "As for how to choose, the Head of the Imperial Court and the other court attendants need to think clearly."
The Head of the Daoist priest pondered for a moment. It wasn't appropriate for him to make a decision on this matter alone. He still needed to discuss it with the other court attendants. Of course, he could also directly entrust this matter to the five of them. However, as the Head of the Imperial Court, he had his own principles. He bowed and said, "Thank you for your explanation."
The Daoist priest in the middle said, "If the Imperial Court is determined to stop this matter, the Head of the Imperial Court can just send a letter here. We'll come forward to stop this matter." Following the faint voice, the five figures gradually faded from the jade wall.
At the same time, on the other side, Zhong Weiwu's incarnation returned from the meeting hall. He returned to the main body in the Miaohao Daoist Palace.
At this moment, a Daoist child walked in and respectfully handed over a report. He said, "Grandmaster, this is the report that was delivered just now."
Zhong Weiwu took a look at the report. It was written to inform him that another Daoist cultivator from the Lower Realm had achieved the Xuan Zun.
Every Xuan Zun's achievement was an extremely important matter. This meant that Tianxia's power had increased by another level. This was especially so for the Xuan Zun that Tianxia achieved after he crossed over to this world. This was even more important.
However, when he read the report, his expression froze slightly.
This time, it was not a Daoist cultivator who had achieved the Xuan Zun. Instead, it was a Xuan Zun. This was extremely rare, but at the same time, it had a different meaning.
Ever since the Turbid Tide, in the past eighty to ninety years, Zhang Yu was the only Xuan Zun cultivator who had achieved the Upper Realm. However, now, there was a second person.
He could not help but realize that there would be more such situations in the future.
From the day that Zhang Yu established the Xuntian Dao Zhang, he knew that this would be the result. However, he did not expect it to come so quickly. Vaguely, the rise of the Xuan Zun cultivators seemed to be unstoppable.
At this moment, he was like a vast river flowing over. Everything that blocked his path would be washed away.
If it was in the past, he could still try to suppress it. However, at this moment …
He shook his head.
Naturally, he knew which side was the main enemy he needed to deal with. At this time, he definitely could not lead the conflict to the internal affairs of Tianxia.
Moreover, it was not difficult for him to see that the Xuan Ting would naturally hope that more people could achieve the Xuan Zun. Not only would they not suppress the Xuan Ting cultivators, but they would also encourage and support the Xuan Ting cultivators to achieve the Xuan Ting cultivators in order to gain more combat power.
He sighed. If the Xuan and Hun Daoists joined forces, the situation of the Zhen Xiu cultivators would undoubtedly be much more difficult. At present, it seemed that suppressing the Xuan Ting cultivators would not work. The only way was to divide the Xuan Ting cultivators. However, all of this could only be done after defeating the Shangchen and Huanyang sects.
This time, Wan Ming Daoist achieved the Xuan Zun. To the upper class, except for a few people like Zhong Weiwu who were worried, most people just sighed with emotion and then stopped talking. However, this matter caused a lot of waves in the lower class.
Because Wan Ming Daoist did not intend to hide himself when he achieved the Xuan Ting cultivators, nor did he remove any traces of his past, this matter was soon known by people.
In the Qingyang Upper Continent, Xuanxiu was the first to know the news. Everyone sighed, but they were not surprised. Because Wan Ming Daoist was the most profound person in the Qingyang Upper Continent. He was the most suitable person among all the people who could achieve the Xuan Ting.
Because of the existence of Xuntian Dao Zhang, this news was quickly spread to the outside world. Soon, all the continents knew about it. This made the Xuanxiu of all the continents excited, because this meant that they did not need to give the seal once every thirty years. They only needed to communicate with each other in the Dao chapter to cross the Xuan Ting!
Today, in the mainland, the place with the most outstanding Xuanxiu was in the Iluo Upper Continent. Because of the previous Xuan Chief, Guo Zhen, the Xuanxiu inside the Xuan Ting were ostracized. It was not until Gao Mo, as a Xuanxiu, became the Xuan Chief and gathered a large number of Xuanxiu here that the situation was straightened out again.
Since Liang Yi came here, he had not left. When he saw the news, he was also very happy.
In the past, he had been running around to promote the Xuan Ting. It was not only because of his own thoughts, but also because he wanted to fulfill his teacher Yu Chang's unfulfilled wish.
Until the appearance of Xuntian Dao Zhang, he felt that he did not need to do so anymore. Only then did he stop and cultivate in peace. However, there was still a trace of worry in his heart. But this trace of worry disappeared together with Wan Ming's attainment of Dao.
He thought for a while and walked out of his cultivation hut. He walked along a small path and walked past a winding corridor bridge full of lotus flowers. He came to a waterside pavilion. Shi Yanxin was playing the flute here. In front of him, there were a few red-crowned cranes dancing to the music.
Liang Yi looked around and realized that if he did not work hard, he could not tell whether the scenery around him was real or fake. He said, "Fellow Daoist Shi's cultivation has improved."
Shi Yanxin put down the flute and said, "If I can make you feel suspicious, it shows that my cultivation is still not enough."
Liang Yi thought for a while and said, "If that's the case, it will be difficult."
He understood what Shi Yanxin meant. His goal was to cultivate to the point where people would not suspect him when they saw him. The point of not suspecting him when he saw him was to let people know that he had the ability to change illusions, but not doubt what they saw.
Then, it was either to change people's hearts and create obstacles in their hearts, or to change the world. It was to integrate the illusions into the world and become a corner of the world.
Neither of the two were easy to achieve. If he could reach this point, it did not matter whether it was real or fake.
Shi Yanxin said calmly, "It needs to be like this. Only then can it be considered a good Dao."
Liang Yi looked at him and said, "Fellow Daoist, you are not in a hurry."
Shi Yanxin turned to look at him and said, "Why should I be in a hurry?"
Liang Yi said in a low voice, "Shangchen may join forces with Huanyang school to attack me. If we can achieve it before that happens, we can help fight against this generation."
Shi Yanxin agreed with this statement in his heart. Most of the Xuanxiu in their generation entered Xuanfu from the school. Later on, they were accepted by Xuan Zun because they were outstanding.
They believed that as cultivators, they had the responsibility to protect Tianxia. There were not many True Cultivators who had the responsibility to protect Tianxia's people. There were a few True Cultivators who had the same Dao as them, but they were usually influenced by their masters.
He thought for a while and answered seriously, "My foundation is not solid. If I achieve it in a hurry, I can only show off for a while, but it will be difficult for me to continue for a long time. If I achieve great things, I can help Tianxia even more."
Liang Yi did not agree and said, "All Daos and principles change because of the situation. Now, even if we have Xuan Zun and Zhang Shouzheng, our Xuanfu is still weak. The two Supreme Venerables are in need of help.
Now that we are fighting against the enemy, it is the opportunity given to us by the Heavens. If we can achieve it early and win enough merits in the battle, we can strengthen our Xuanfu. If we miss this opportunity, I am afraid that we will not have such an opportunity in the next hundred or thousand years. "
Shi Yanxin shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist Liang, just as you said, Xuan Fa is still weak at the moment. If nothing goes wrong, our generation will bear the heavy responsibility of carrying on Xuan Fa's legacy. Our achievements will also affect the achievements of those who come after us. If we look at it from a long-term perspective, we shouldn't rush into the upper realm. This is a short-sighted move. We should look at the present and worry about the future."
Liang Yi looked at him and said, "Fellow Daoist has his own thoughts, and Liang has his own opinions. I will not force you. In the future, we will see who is right and who is wrong."
He turned around and walked out without looking back. Wherever he went, the surrounding scenery would scatter like smoke.
Shi Yanxin moved the flute in front of him. Not long after, the sound of the flute sounded again in this waterside pavilion, and the surrounding scenery condensed again.
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